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Curtis, born and raised in Southend, Essex (despite lacking the stereotypical tan and quiff), overcame homelessness at 16 to pursue his theatrical dreams, earning a scholarship to performing arts college.

After three years of tight dancewear and relentless training, he toured UK theatres, even sharing a stage with 90s boyband Z-lister Antony Costa.

In 2015, he swapped the stage for O2, excelling in senior roles and leading a groundbreaking inclusivity campaign to employ individuals with Down Syndrome. A proud marathon finisher (3:53, London 2021), Curtis passionately hates seafood and paper straws.